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K7 wave buoy daily averages for Aug 2017last observation shownData available: to Monthly averages for

Average Wave Height

10ft
0.7 — 49.9ft

Average Wave period

7secs
5 — 11secs

Average Water temperature

15°C
12.1 — 36.8°C

Average Wind

WSW, 13mph
0 — 36mph

Chart showing grouped wave observations for K7. Use the table on this page for a text version of the same measurements.

About K7 wave buoy

K7 (WMO 64046) is an offshore buoy north of Scotland (60.7010°N, 4.5000°E). It monitors waves and marine weather in a region exposed to North Atlantic storms, improving warnings for northern coasts and shipping. It reports directional wave parameters and meteorological observations.

K7 wave buoy daily averages Aug 2017last observation shown
DayWave height (ft)Wave Period (s)Wind DirectionWind Speed (mph)Water Temp (°C)
68---
57---
56---
67---
67---
48---
18---
50-N13 36.1
50-NW16 36.2
267WSW25 22.0
138W25 12.8
88NW15 12.9
67W17 13.2
67SSE15 13.4
57SW14 13.4
56S17 13.2
-7S19 12.9
57ENE8 12.8
56NNW18 12.8
77NNW17 12.8
58NNW5 13.2
67ESE17 13.0
66ESE21 12.5
56E17 12.9
46E14 13.0
36SE9 12.9
56SSW20 12.9
97SW27 12.7
138WSW25 12.5
99W12 12.7
68NNW12 12.8

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